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9700 ford dual power

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clint

01-22-2004 15:03:57




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Does anyone know the proper way to use the dual power? Should it be only used as a way of being down 1/2 a gear, or can it be shifted down while under a load? Thanks I don't want to damage anything.




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Old Ford Mechanic

01-22-2004 17:05:49




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 Re: 9700 ford dual power in reply to clint, 01-22-2004 15:03:57  
Clint,One of the important investments that you need to make is an operators manual for that 9700.Read it over good and then use your tractor.That being said the dual power on the ford tractor was a valuble asset that worked very well.As long as it was not abused it gave good service.It was intended to let you shift to a lower gear ratio when the engine began to lug and lose rpm's.You can shift either up or down at any time. I would just use common sense and not use it when its not needed say as running full throttle in road gear.Keep the hydraulic filters changed and it will give you good service.

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clint

01-22-2004 17:18:12




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 Re: Re: 9700 ford dual power in reply to Old Ford Mechanic, 01-22-2004 17:05:49  
Thanks. I do have a manual coming . Got one on e-bay should be here any day. How long were you a Ford Mech. Did you work for a dealership?



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Old Ford Mechanic

01-23-2004 15:04:05




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 Re: Re: Re: 9700 ford dual power in reply to clint, 01-22-2004 17:18:12  
Clint,I was a mechanic at 2 dealerships in the 1970.s.I was around during the early production years of the 100 plus horsepower Ford tractors.Ford had a lot of "growing pains" with those early tractors but each year they managed to improve them.The first 8000 and 9000 tractors did not have a hydraulic filtration system "no filters'and also brake wear problems.The metal fragments from the brake wear were not caught by a filter and ruined pumps,bearing's and bushing's throughout the hydraulic system and transmisson.Also the tranny's had bronze bushing's and would wear out easily. A recall solved many of these problems and many were adressed on later models and later series of tractors "8600,9600,8700,9700 and the TW series".I attended many training schools in Memphis and other locations while i worked at these dealerships.I was able to learn a lot in these schools and put it to use for several years on these tractors.I would have made a career out of it but here in the south the pay for labor was not enough.I was lucky enough to join the boilermaker union and made that my career.I have continued to work on tractors in my spare time.I own a 1950 model B Allis Chalmers and a 1959 model 861 Ford that i am presently restoring.I love old tractors and enjoy working on them.I will be 49 in March and hope to work on them many more years.

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clint

01-23-2004 19:58:54




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: 9700 ford dual power in reply to Old Ford Mechanic , 01-23-2004 15:04:05  
thanks for the reply. good luck with your old tractors. I thought you would be much older from the title you chose to go by. It's good to know there are people with your knowledge on this site. If I have any troubles or questions on the 9700 I hope you respond again.



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Old Ford Mechanic

01-23-2004 20:37:12




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 Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 9700 ford dual power in reply to clint, 01-23-2004 19:58:54  
The "Old" comes the tractors that i like to work on. Old Fords are my favorites sort of what i cut my teeth on if you know what i mean.Naa's,600's,800's and the thousand series are the ones i have worked on the most.I've also been known to tackle other brands as well.But i must admit the aches and pain i feel a lot lately are making me feel "OLD". If i can answer your questions about your tractor i will.

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